Dear Santa, Please stop by my house and pick up your suit. If you thought I was going to run it to the dry cleaners for you after you left it on my bedroom floor, you’ve got another think coming. Best, Noel WinterWarning: Reindeer Falls is more naughty than nice. They’re over-the-top Christmas with merrily-ever-afters guaranteed. These stories are novella length for quick holiday binging. Enjoy!
The third book in Jana Aston’s Reindeer Falls series is a hoot! The main character in the story “accidentally” sleeps with the volunteer Santa, who may or may not be who she thinks he is. A funny, sexy, steamy, romantic Christmas comedy!
The One Night Stand Before Christmas was everything I was hoping for and more. It was the perfect end to the Reindeer Falls series. Although I would be ecstatic if Jana Aston continued this series. I love the charm, the town, the characters – everything about this series.
Noel and Knockoff Teddy were so freaking good together. The banter between them (especially Noel’s jokes) was hilarious, and the chemistry between them was sparking off the pages.
Thanks, Jana Aston, for giving us this fabulous series for the holidays. I’m a huge fan of holiday reads and these novellas are top on my favorites list.
Noel just had a one-night stand with Santa! Not the real one of course but her co-worker’s brother, who agreed to play Santa for a fundraiser. Thinking he is a flirt, she abandons him the next morning, even though she can’t forget their time together. But the man she can’t stop thinking about is not who she thinks he is! Will she be able to discover his true identity and find out if they have a chance? A steamy and entertaining love story, which will make you believe in Santa Claus again! Hilarious and entertaining, this book has holiday cheer and you won’t stop laughing!
Audio Review from January 2020
I loved this story! The flirty banter was grand! The Chemistry was electric once they reconnected.
The twist was cute as all get out!!
Erin Mallon is amazing as ever!
THE ONE NIGHT STAND BEFORE CHRISTMAS has a stellar collection of Christmas themed jokes. On top of that, Teddy and Noel have an unexpected way of meeting one another. The outcome of the one night stand (replacing the customary walk of shame) is equally unexpected.
So what we have here is a light, swoony, adorable Christmas novella that is a lot of story for just a small amount of time.
Each of Jana Aston’s three holiday novellas offer different type of Christmas catnip for romcom lovers and I can’t decide which one I loved more. There are so many delightful moments in One Night Stand, but I love the awareness and insight the heroine has of her own actions. I’m sad to leave Reindeer Falls!
Jana Aston is my favorite contemporary romance writer. I love her characters. What about Cannon?!
This was the final book of this series. Great ending to this little series based in Michigan. This book summed up all three of the sisters.
Great series of short reads for Christmas
I managed to squeeze this book in at the very last moment before Christmas and it fit in perfectly. I loved the fun quips, witty banter, and steamy chemistry. Very light hearted and low to zero angst. Definitely recommend as a filler between baking cookies and scrubbing tubs in preparation for holiday guests.
This was another great book in this series. I love this town and would love more in this series!!
Noel wasn’t planning for a night with Santa but she got one! When she finds out who Santa really is will she find her forever?
I enjoyed this series. Will be reading more from this author soon!
#KU Read
The One Night Stand Before Christmas (Reindeer Falls #3) by Jana Aston is a contemporary, mistaken identity, holiday rom-com novella told in first person, single POV.
When Noel spontaneously hooks up with Santa, she thinks he’s her co-worker’s brother, Teddy, and is confused after learning that Teddy never showed up for the job. So who the heck was Santa? Why did he answer to “Teddy”? And who was in her bed last night?
This story was so fun! It was humorous, witty, sexy, and sweet. This final installment of the Reindeer Falls trilogy did not disappoint. A fast, enjoyable, recommended read.
OH that sexy Santa :). Man Teddy walked into the right place at the right time, or did he. Noel thinks she may be added to the naughty list after her night with one sexy Santa. But sometimes those misadventures bring you a lot of joy.
Here is more of my review here on YouTube https://youtu.be/ZW6KnEsWWig
Noel and Teddy meet through circumstances and comical misunderstandings, steam, and real feelings ensue. I liked getting to Noel’s story. Always the responsible one, she makes an out of character impulse decision that results in a fantastic night and some unexpected feelings. The town of Reindeer Falls is endearing, and you have to love the meddling senior citizens. The relationships between the three sisters from the series continues to be developed in this book and I loved their interactions.
Though these books can be read as a standalone, this one should be read last to get the full impact of the awesome epilogue that ties up the three stories a year later.
I really enjoyed the series and will be reading more from this very funny author in the future.
The One Night Stand Before Christmas is the third novella in the Reindeer Falls Series.
Noel Winter has a one night stand with Santa only to discover that he might not be who she thought he was.
This story was over way too soon! I definitely wanted more of this funny, sweet couple.
-4.5 Stars!-
The third and I believe last book of this little series and the festiveness is overflowing. What could be better for Noel than to catch herself Santa Claus himself, for one night of course. The next day she does the walk of shame from her own house. But Noel can’t seem to forget Mr. Claus, maybe it’s all the Christmas around her, or just the memories from that one night. Will she get the chance to run into him again? Or is he truly like Santa, only there for one night?
Just like the two previous stories, this is full of the Christmas spirit, and some super quick insta-love. I will admit, I think this would have been amazing in a full length story. So for a novella, this was just a good read for me, I give this 4 stars.
4.5 stars really.
Okay, I also liked Noel’s story, she had some great quotes that totally are my kind of quotes. The being alone for a long time, being the oldest, etc. It was fun getting to hear a little bit about the other sisters, just like the second book, we got more of just Noel and Ginger, because as I mentioned, Holly was out of the country. The one night stand was perfect. Even though Noel wasn’t quite sure about Teddy, I was pretty sure of who he was when she met him. But I didn’t see the name thing the way it turned out. I also loved that the elderly lady Noel was trying to set up was kind of playing her. The limited edition coupon bit was hilarious!
4 Cranky Stars
I mean come on Jana Aston couldn’t leave this series without a north pole joke and boy did she deliver. I’ll never look at those words again without picturing Noel and Teddy and a mall Santa costume. Seriously this book delivers some bad Christmas jokes from wrapping presents to sliding down the chimney. Noel made me laugh and seriously she did better than me because I would have died in a fit of laughter a long time ago.
Noel is the oldest Winter sibling. She runs the adult community activities for the town of Reindeer Falls her life is full of meddling grandmas trying to set her up during the Canasta game with their grandsons. When she fills in for her friend Jillian who runs youth services, she is tasked with making sure Jillian’s brother Teddy puts on the fat mans suit and takes pictures with the kiddos at the library. Easy peasy right? What Noel isn’t expecting is the sexy guy who walks in an engages everyone he meets. He even woos Noel with hot cocoa and finally we get to the north pole joke. Doing the walk of shame from her own house Noel admits she really likes Teddy. Teddy is back in town visiting family. When he showed up at the library he was captivated by the bossy woman in a turtleneck. He dons the suit and does her bidding. What started as bossing turned into getting to know you turned into waking up alone Teddy isn’t sure what the next step is but he wants Noel Winter in his life.
Oh Teddy!! I liked him but I felt we got to know him just enough for this novella. He really liked Noel despite her cringe worthy sexy Christmas jokes in bed. Noel was your quintessential older sister and was a fun chick to be around. They made me laugh and their sexy times were endearing. Tell me a secret? I really like the Reindeer Falls series I wish there was more.
Another perfect Christmas story from Jana Aston! The One Night Stand Before Christmas was hilarious and had me laughing out loud! Noel and Teddy had an instant attraction and amazing chemistry. Their story was a cute whirlwind romance that had me swooning until I turned to that last page! I loved this entire series!
God can the final book be anymore cuter…I absolutely loved Teddy aka Santa and Noel. I loved their banter, chemistry was sizzling and the HEA was just icing on the cake!!!
***Review copy requested and reviewed on behalf of OMGReads Blog***